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Render Capital
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Your Guide to Exploring Louisville and Southern Indiana
Explore the vibrant and diverse region of Louisville and Southern Indiana, home to Render Capital.


Render Capital
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Render Capital Launches Third Annual Render Competition
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our third annual Render Competition!


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Hear From The 2021 Render Competition Winners
Learn from the winners of the 2021 Render Competition, where 8 startups received a $100,000 investment to grow and scale their solutions.

Render Capital
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How to Approach a Meeting With a Potential Investor
Learn how to approach a meeting with a potential investor in a strategic and intentional way. Find out the critical elements of a pitch


Patrick Henshaw
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2021 Year In Review
We made monumental growth and achievement in the year of 2021. Download our Year in Review report!


Render Capital
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What Informs an Investor’s Valuation of a Startup?
Learn how investors determine the valuation of a startup & why lower valuations at the seed stage can lead to better outcomes for investors!


Alex Reed
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Lessons Learned From a Decade of Building
Alex writes on the importance of originality, different skills at different stages, and the challenges of starting from scratch.


Render Capital
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Looking Back At The 2021 Render Competition
A few weeks ago, we announced the eight startups that won an $100,000 investment from our 2021 Render Competition. Reflect on this amazing w


Render Capital
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Announcing the Eight 2021 Render Competition Winners
Announcing the eight winners of the 2021 Render Competition!


First Financial Bank
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First Financial Bank – An Equitable Economy
We partnered with First Financial Bank to improve access to capital for entrepreneurs in Louisville and Southern Indiana.


Render Capital
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Creating Economic Agency With Risk Capital
Learn how we support local startups and break down barriers to financing in Louisville and Southern Indiana.

Render Capital
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Render Capital Announces First Dollar Program
Render Capital announces the First Dollar program, a regional initiative supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs


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Q+A with Louisville Urban League (A Path Forward)
Learn about the First Dollar Program, a partnership between Render Capital and the Louisville Urban League


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Q+A with Russell: A Place of Promise
Discover how Russell: A Place of Promise supports these entrepreneurs and the importance of supporting black and brown businesses.


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Q+A with GEDDI
Discover the impact of GEDDI, a black-led nonprofit organization, and their mission to lift up successful black business owners


Render Capital
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2021 Render Competition Received 300 Applications
Over 300 startups from around the world have applied for the Render Competition, offering early-stage businesses access to capital.


Render Capital
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New Partnership to Increase Access to Capital in Southeast Indiana
Increase access to capital and support for high-potential entrepreneurs in Southeast Indiana through the new partnership with Elevate


Render Capital
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Growth Loan 101
Render Capital's Growth Loan offers up to $35,000 based on business potential & social capital, providing a unique opportunity for founders


Patrick Henshaw
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SAFE – What Is It And Why Is It Better For Founders AND Investors?
SAFE streamlines the funding process, reduces costs, and eliminates the complexities of convertible debt.


Render Capital
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2021 Render Competition
Announcing the second annual Render Competition, offering early-stage startups in the Greater Louisville region a chance to win $100,000 !
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